Philip Grillo is a father of three. He lives in Glen Oaks. 

Jan. 6 rioter files for Queens Assembly seat

Philip is a U.S. Marine. He previously served as a district leader for the Queens Republican Party. He also ran for New York's 3rd Congressional District and for New York City Council.

Philip is a U.S. Marine. He previously served as a district leader for the Queens Republican Party. 

Phillip previously ran for New York's 3rd Congressional District and for a New York City Council seat, but did not win.

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2026 New York General Election

2026 New York Primary Election

Conservative Party

Democrat

Republican

Working Families

Opposes Local Law 97, saying it will increase housing costs and burden taxpayers and small property owners with expensive retrofits and steep fines for non-compliance.

- Opposes Local Law 97, saying it will increase housing costs and burden taxpayers and small property owners with expensive retrofits and steep fines for non-compliance.

Economy

As of June 18, 2026, Philip Sean Grillo’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Believes laws regarding public safety have "strained resources, increased costs, and undermined accountability."

- Believes laws regarding public safety have "strained resources, increased costs, and undermined accountability."

Public Safety

Supports restoring "rigorous academics" and expanding vocational and trade pathways in high school.

Supports expanding vocational and trade pathways in high school.

- Supports expanding vocational and trade pathways in high school.

Education

Supports transparency in reporting on spending, timelines, and project outcomes.

- Supports transparency in reporting on spending, timelines, and project outcomes.

Housing & Urban Development

The Washington Post: Criminal complaint re: Philip Grillo

Yahoo: Ex-Queens GOP district leader Philip Grillo convicted for role in Jan. 6 riot

Convicted for role in January 6th riots (unlawful entry, disorderly conduct, etc.) at the United States Capitol in Washington, DC.

- Convicted for role in January 6th riots (unlawful entry, disorderly conduct, etc.) at the United States Capitol in Washington, DC.

Ethics & Conduct

Philip Sean Grillo

Believes NYC's financial issues stem from poorly designed policies that do not serve local communities, straining resources and increasing costs.

Opposes Local Law 97, saying it "will impose heavy costs on building owners, renters, co‑ops, and Taxpayer's across New York."

Mauricio Mendez

Nandini Polarouthu

Buket Urgen

Robert J. Speranza

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